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Makinde mourns Eze Nd’Igbo of Ibadan, Anozie, condoles Igbo community

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By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has described the death of the Eze Nd’igbo of Ibadanland, Dr. Alex Anozie, as shocking and painful. The governor described Anozie as a great community leader and an individual that believed and worked for the peace and prosperity of Oyo

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My social media handles personal to me, Makinde tells critics

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By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has called his critics to desist from “baseless fingers at his posted US CoCoGulf photo of last weekend.” Makinde made the statement shortly after the swearing-in of the state Commissioner for Youth and Sports, Wasilat Adegoke; and Commissioner for Health, Dr. Oluwaserimi Ajetumobi, on Thursday. The […]

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UI appoints Makinde ambassador extraordinaire, ahead 75th anniversary

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By Stephen Gbadamosi The University of Ibadan (UI) has appointed and decorated the governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, as Ambassador Extraordinaire of the institution ahead of its 75th anniversary. Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Kayode Adebowale, who led the management of the university and members of the anniversary committee to the Courtesy Room

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Makinde appoints SAs, DG Abuja, Lagos Liaison Offices

Ihesiulo Grace 15 August 2023 0

By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has appointed the trio of Hon. Temitope Ezekiel Oladimeji, Dr Morohunkola Thomas and Hon. Ayansiju Lawal as Director-General, Abuja and Lagos Liaison Office and Special Advisers, respectively. Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Sulaimon Olanrewaju, in a statement on Tuesday, explained that while Oladimeji was

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Makinde sets up Palliative Committee in Oyo

Ihesiulo Grace 8 August 2023 0

By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State governor, Engr. Seyi Makinde, has constituted a committee on Sustainable Action for Economic Recovery (SAfER), which is to handle the palliative needs of the people of the state in cushioning the effects of fuel subsidy removal. The committee, according to a statement by the state Commissioner for Information and Orientation, […]

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No more street trading, roadside refuse dumping in Oyo State –Makinde

Ihesiulo Grace 4 June 2023 0

By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State governor. Engr Seyi Makinde, has declared that, henceforth, government would not tolerate street trading and indiscriminate dumping of refuses on the roads. He enjoined residents of the state, to desist from dumping of refuses on the roads and avoid street trading, so as to ensure a safer environment for investors […]

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Makinde tasks PDP stakeholders on unity, says ‘healing process’ must begin

Ihesiulo Grace 4 June 2023 0

By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, at the weekend, called on stakeholders of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to put aside differences and work towards the unity of the party. He made the appeal during an ongoing retreat organised by the party for elected officials in Bauchi, Bauchi State, saying that going forward, […]

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Light-Up Oyo Project will return to full swing after ongoing audit –Makinde

Ihesiulo Grace 16 May 2023 0

… Pledges to get beggars off streets By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has assured residents of the state that his administration will find a permanent solution to the challenges facing the Light-Up Oyo Project after the ongoing audit of the work. The governor, who gave the assurance while speaking during a special […]

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Makinde to Iganna residents: We must maintain peaceful coexistence in our communities

Ihesiulo Grace 15 May 2023 0

By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde, has said that the Oke-Ogun axis of the state must learn to co-exist peacefully. The governor, who stated this when he visited Iganna town to assess the situation over a clash between some Fulani and Yoruba members of the community, said his administration would not allow […]

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We’ll complete Ido – Eruwa road before end of 2023 – Makinde

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By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde, has assured the people of Ibarapaland that the Ido – Eruwa road that links the area to Ibadan, the state capital, will be completed before end of the year. Makinde, who spoke at First Baptist Church, Anko, Eruwa, during the thanksgiving service held in honour of […]

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Redouble your work rate now, revamp security, economy, UI Senior Staff tells Makinde

Ihesiulo Grace 3 April 2023 0

By Stephen Gbadamosi President of the Senior Staff Club of the University of Ibadan, Dr. Bisi Crown Olawuyi, has urged the Oyo State governor, Engineer Oluwaseyi Makinde, to begin legacy projects of impactful governance based on needs assessment. According to a release personally signed and issued on Sunday, the Dr. Olawuyi said the Senior Staff […]

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Folarin, Adelabu have reached out to me –Makinde

Ihesiulo Grace 31 March 2023 0

By Stephen Gbadamosi Governor of Oyo State, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde, has revealed that his co-contestants in the last governorship election in the state have reached to him after the election. Makinde had been re-elected penultimate week, defeating Senator Teslim Folarin of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and Chief Adebayo Adelabu of the Accord. Speaking at […]

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Remain in NNPP, Olopoeyan says after reconciling with Makinde

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By Stephen Gbadamosi South-west Leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Alhaji AbdulRasheed Adebisis Olopoeyan, has said that he remains in his party, despite end of international wrangling and mutual reunion with Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State. Governor Makinde and Olopoeyan ended feud with each other on Wednesday in Ibadan, the state capital. […]

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Re-election: Makinde hosts Shina Peller, Accord members

Ihesiulo Grace 23 March 2023 0

… Says ‘I’ll tour all zones on thank-you visit’ By Stephen Gbadamosi Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has stated that he will devote time to visit all zones of the state to appreciate residents for the confidence reposed in him as reflected in his unprecedented victory in 31 of the 33 local governments of the […]

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We’re taking decisions based on solid economic principles, Makinde tells Oyo people

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BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI Oyo State governor and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) standard-bearer in the March 11, 2023 governorship election, ‘Seyi Makinde, has said that his administration has been taking decisions based on solid economic principles, noting that it is most particular about strengthening the economy of Saki to enable it to lift the economies of […]

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Oyelese advises Makinde again, says ‘your re-election tied to Atiku’s success’

Ihesiulo Grace 27 January 2023 0

BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI A former Minister of Power and Steel, Elder Wole Oyelese, has declared that the second term ambition of governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state lies in the success of the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. Oyelese, who spoke with journalists in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, […]

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Makinde campaigns in Saki East, says govt.’ll develop mineral resources

Ihesiulo Grace 26 January 2023 0

BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI Campaigning at Ogboro and Agbonle areas of Saki East Local Government Area of Oyo State, where he also declared that his administration’s will to develop the mineral resources in the state, the state governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, on Wednesday, announced that his administration will construct Ogbooro – Agbonle road, if re-elected for a […]

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Makinde presents N310b 2023 Budget to Oyo House

Ihesiulo Grace 3 November 2022 0

By Stephen Gbadamosi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, on Thursday, presented the 2023 Appropriation Bill to the state House of Assembly. The budget, which is in a sum of N310 billion, was tagged ‘Budget of Sustainable Development.’ In the budget, the education sector has the second largest allocation with 18.78 per cent in the […]

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Makinde settles 12yr-old govt legal tussle with plank traders

Ihesiulo Grace 15 August 2022 0

By Stephen Gbadamosi Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, at the weekend, settled the long-standing legal battle over occupancy of Temidire Saw-millers Plank Market between them and the state government. The parties signed legal documents in agreement with terms to settle the crisis amicably. Governor Makinde, who was represented by the Commissioner for Local Government

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We’ve overhauled Oyo’s security architecture in interest of all stakeholders –Makinde

Ihesiulo Grace 12 August 2022 0

By Stephen Gbadamosi, Ibadan Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, said his administration has overhauled the security system he met in the state, so as to guarantee the interests of all stakeholders. The governor, who was speaking during the Hijrah 1444 luncheon, held at the frontage of the Presidential Lodge, Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, on Wednesday, […]